Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

compact and portable

affordable price point

touchscreen functionality

decent battery life

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superb keyboard experience

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

moderate storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.4 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.79 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Mineral grey Storm grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" - TN 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - ThinkPad Privacy Guard
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution Anti-glare, One Glass Solution
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus, Discrete IR, MIPI, Computer Vision
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec CX11802 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM (81A6) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Lenovo Integrated Pen, USB-C slim power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
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